Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.

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Shopping

Eagle Fall Show Pittsburgh 2024

Nov 23, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024

The Eagle Fall Show brings together patriots and enthusiasts eager to trade, buy and sell the best selection of guns, gear, equipment and ammunition. READ MORE

Entertainment

Mike Birbiglia: Please Stop the Ride

Nov 23, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, writer, director, and actor who has performed his award-winning solo shows worldwide—from the Sydney Opera House to the West End of London to Broadway. READ MORE

Entertainment

Mike Birbiglia: Please Stop the Ride

Nov 23, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024

Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, writer, director, and actor who has performed his award-winning solo shows worldwide! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Film & Movies,

Holidays

A Christmas Story (1983)

Nov 23, 2024

We triple-dog-dare you to find a better theater to watch this quintessential holiday classic. READ MORE

Family,

Holidays,

Outdoor,

Tours

Light Up Night Dinner & Cruise Tour

Nov 23, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

See Pittsburgh lit up for the holidays, enjoy the buffet and dance to DJ music! READ MORE

Entertainment

Beta Stage

Nov 23, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us monthly as we showcase new and experimental acts, returning teams, and new ideas by familiar favorites! See the Arcade shows of tomorrow TODAY! READ MORE

Entertainment

Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure

Nov 23, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

One of Pittsburgh’s longest running and best-selling comedy shows! A recurring cast of characters are joined by special guests and led by their maniacal dungeon master. READ MORE

Convention,

Sports + Recreation

Steel City Crown Championship

Nov 23, 2024

Cheerleading teams will showcase their perfect routines and compete against the best at the Crown Cheer and Dance Championship in Pittsburgh. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Utah

Nov 23, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on Utah! READ MORE

Family,

Free event,

Music

Highmark Light Up Night® Concerts

Nov 23, 2024

Surround yourself with the sounds of the season! We invite you to enjoy downtown Pittsburgh’s kick-off to the holiday season with live music at Heinz Hall, led by Associate Conductor Moon Doh. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Beers in the Burgh Tour

Nov 23, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Meet other beer lovers on this brewery tour while sampling a variety of locally crafted brews! READ MORE

Convention

Thanksgiving Distribution

Nov 22, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024

The Thanksgiving Distribution is our way of helping those in need by providing them with food and hope throughout the Thanksgiving holiday. Check our website for additional information! READ MORE

Convention

Card Titan 2024

Nov 22, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024

Come on out and play at the Magic Gathering – Eternal Weekend North America featuring groups of amazing artists and an impressive showcase from our authorized vendors. Please visit the website for details! READ MORE

Holidays,

Outdoor,

Shopping

Peoples Gas Holiday Market™

Nov 22, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024

Find one-of-a-kind wares from local makers along with beautiful and practical gifts created by artisans from around the world at the 13th Peoples Gas Holiday Market. Shopping in this European-style holiday market—with its international flair, local charm, and full stocked shelves—has never been better! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Nick Diffatte in Offbeat: A Comedy Magic Show

Nov 6, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024

This 70-minute show breaks all social norms, leaving the audience feeling closer to a room full of strangers than they would have ever expected. READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Tours

Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise and Tour

Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024

The only way to see the city and truly learn about her past, present, and future is aboard a Pittsburgh river cruise! READ MORE

Community,

Family

History Center and Fort Pitt Museum: Free Admission for Kids

Oct 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024

The Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum will offer free admission for kids this fall, thanks to the generous support of UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Kim Bond: We Are Not Alone

Sep 6, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025

Kim Bond: We Are Not Alone is curated by Steph Neary & Anastasia James and presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. This exhibition is part of a series of exhibitions in collaboration with VaultArt Studio that promotes the inclusion of artists with disabilities in contemporary art. READ MORE

Family,

Workshops & Classes

The Science Behind PIXAR

May 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Step into the world of Pixar in this upcoming blockbuster exhibition with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mike and Sulley, Nemo and Dory, and all your favorite Pixar characters! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

KAWS + Warhol

May 18, 2024 - Jan 20, 2025

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Warhol presents KAWS + Warhol, the first exhibition to examine the dark themes present in the work of both artists. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully lit up in the darker and colder months) during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Outdoor,

Tours

Best Of The Burgh Tour

Oct 9, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

A "Best of the Burgh" guided walking tour of Downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE

Community,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

Aug 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

This tour is perfect if you are new to the city and you would like to see the most interesting spots of Pittsburgh. But if you know the Burgh already, we promise you that you will still find out unknown historical facts! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Music

MJ the Musical

Nov 19, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Pittsburgh as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

HIGHRISES: The Art and History of Classic Skyscrapers

Oct 31, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024

Downtown's newest art gallery features stunning drone-scan portraits of Art Deco towers across the USA. Open to the public. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Gems of Pittsburgh Tour

Oct 26, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Journey outside of Downtown with a local guide and explore the extraordinary North Side neighborhood by bicycle. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Roger Jacoby: Pittsburgh Stories

Oct 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Wood Street Galleries is pleased to present the world premiere of three newly restored experimental films by Roger Jacoby (b. New York, 1944–1985), a pivotal figure bridging the pre- and post-liberation eras of gay experimental filmmaking. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Outdoor,

Tours

Art & Artists Tour

Jun 1, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Venture off the beaten path with us to discover downtown Pittsburgh's public art. Our expert guides will navigate the hidden parts of downtown to showcase murals, art installations, sculptures and more. You'll also learn about the many artists and musicians who called Pittsburgh home. READ MORE